Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Meizan Zo Satsuma Earthenware Natsume Tea Caddy Marked

It is 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) tall by 2.5 inches (6.3 cm) wide.

It has stains, rubbing of gold, and wear (as seen in the photos).

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This is an ANTIQUE PRAYER RUG, a GHIORDES circa 1900. From a VIRGINIA ESTATE the size is 4 1/2' X 6 1/2' approximately. Even Wear and border not wearing away. HARD TO FIND ANTIQUE PRAYER GHIORDES from the Cosmopolitan WASHINGTON, D.C. area

English Papier Mache Display Shelf with lacquered Chinoiserie decorated shelf, either place on the table or hang on the wall, 8 1/2" high-maximum height, 13" wide and 4 1/4" deep. Family enjoying outing in the Pavilion design in front and side panels. There are two(2) brass hook to hold the side panels together with bottom shelf, and brass hinges hold side pieces to the back. There are some house paint on the back side, but they don't show from the front side...

Antique Japanese kura tansu (warehouse storage chest). Made of keyaki (elm) wood with iron hardware. The top portion has a large compartment covered by sliding panels with vertical slats. The bottom portion has another compartment covered by sliding panels with horizontal and vertical slats. Heavy wooden braces for strength on sides and back of chest.

Late Edo Period (1644 - 1868)

Dimensions: 35 1/2" high x 35 3/4" wide x 19 3/4"deep.

A Pair of Very Rare/Fine Korean Wood Carved Phoenixes Painted with Mineral Pigments-19th C. Korean, Joseon dynasty, 19th century, with black enameled wood plinth block. This pair of mythological flying phoenixes wood carved in very details, complete with hooded heads, outstretched wings, carved tail feathers and arched bodies and painted with natural mineral pigments: red, green, maroon, blue, black, brown and white that's chalky. They’re in very good condition: no fractures, significan...

This is a fine Japanese Imari bowl purchased a few years ago from a collection belonging to a San Francisco Museum. The inventory numbers on this de-accessioned piece can be seen on the underside of the bowl. The bowl is beautiful and has a wonderful fluted design. It measures 10 across and is just under 4 1/2 inches tall. Condition is excellent.

1900's Chinese Silk Embroidered Gold Thread Military Rank Badge Shizi Lion

It is 11.9 inches (30.2 cm) long and wide. It is 0.2 Lb.

The badge was glue on the backing paper. It has tear the backing paper, loose threads, stains and minor fray at the edge (as seen in the photos).

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This old Chinese silk hat would have been owned and worn by a gentleman of some financial means. The gold fretted trim was expensive and used on both mens and woman's clothing of the during late Qing dynasty. There is some blue trim fabric lost as shown in the pictures. The hat is lined with red cotton fabric and has writing in 2 of the 6 sections.

A set of three scarce 4" footed green pressed glass nappies or small bowls in the Daisy & Button with Thumbprint Panel, introduced by Adams & Co., Pittsburgh in 1886. These lovely mint green pattern glass nappies are in very good original condition with no cracks, losses, damage or repairs other than the expected edge roughness and minor chipping (largest shown)...

Flint EAPG ale goblet in the "Colonial" pattern, probably by the Boston & Sandwich Glass Company. The goblet has a very attractive, narrow form. Nice clarity.

Origin: America, ca. 1850. Condition: no chips or cracks, a scratch on the bottom interior of the bowl, normal frosted wear on the bottom. Size: 6-3/8" tall.

19th century Chinese Peking glass bangle bracelet of classic shape made out of variegated light green glass resembling pale jadeite. Nice color, occasional bubbles inside the material typical for the period. Beautiful patina, overall in excellent condition. Inner diameter 61.2 mm (2.41 inches), outer diameter 3.05 inches. Part of a small Massachusetts collection of Peking glass.

This late 19th century Chinese overlay Peking glass vase is 10 ¾ inches high and 5 ½ inches on the widest part. It depicts a well known Chinese story “The goddess of Luo River.” A groom drives a dragon cart over the river while the goddess Luo sits in the cart. Two maids are following them. The workmanship is precise and elegant. It is in excellent condition.

Aesthetic mixed inkwell. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Bell-form copper body with reeded silver foot rim. Applied silver ornament including flower-inset guilloche band and tendril border at neck. Cover hinged and domed with silver ball finial. With clear glass liner. A later version (1892-1902) of a pattern (no. 6231) that was first produced in 1880. Fully marked: “Tiffany & Co / Makers 6231 / Sterling Silver / 925-1000 / T / And / Other Metals”...

A Sterling Silver Vegetable or Pudding Spoon by Gorham in the Marie Antionette Pattern (1890), with a Gold Wash Bowl. Dimensions; 9", 3.5 ounces; bowl 4" x 2.5". Excellent condition.

Two small dress fabric fragments with stripes. The first one made of silk satin woven with tiny flowers. The other one with five differently colored stripes brocaded with silver wrapped threads. From Georges Redard's study collection (please visit http://www.iranicaonline.org/articles/redard-georges), mainly comprising Persian textiles. Condition: partial wear and one stain. Please look at photos carefully, being part of condition report. Dimension: c. 25 cm x 25.5 cm, 21.5 cm x 18.5 cm.

A 19th C black lacquered Victorian papier-mache tabletop box with a gold Chinoiserie scene. The lid is decorated with monks in a Chinese style garden where as the sides are decorated with noble families at leisure in a similar Chinese garden. What makes this box special are the monks on the lid and detailed decorations on all 4 sides. Measure 11.75" long, 2.75" high, and 3.5" wide

Wonderful lacquered box from Russia's Imperial era. The lid has a handpainted summer troika scene. Scenes depicting troikas in the snow are a bit more common. The design is very colorful and the facial detail on the three people is very nice. The lid is signed "E. Gustov" (translated). The box is lacquered red inside.

Origin: Russia, circa 1890. Condition: decoration and overall condition is excellent, three corners of the lid have flakes. Size: 5-3/4" x 3-15/16" x 1-3/4" high.

Important embossed high content (+800) silver bowl, superbly decorated with detailed legendary/religious characters in niches all around the body, surrounded and surmounted by foliage design and resting on a stylised lotus decor. Height: 9.8 cm, diameter 10.4 cm, weight: 259 gr. Burma, late 19th century. Excellent condition. Provenance: acquired from a Bangkok (Thailand) antique dealer in 1978.